Health Literacy-Based Self-Management Intervention for Patient-Family Caregiver Dyads Undergoing Hemodialysis

Yusun Park, Sung Reul Kim

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Abstract

Purpose The aim of this study was to determine the effect of a health literacy-based self-management intervention for patient-family caregiver dyads undergoing hemodialysis. Design A quasi-experimental design was used. Methods The intervention group (n = 20) received a health literacy-based self-management intervention for patient-family caregiver dyads, whereas the control group (n = 23) received standard informational messages through a short messaging service for 8 weeks. All participants were assessed for hemodialysis knowledge, self-efficacy, family support, self-management, the ratio of interdialytic weight gain to dry weight, and serum phosphorus and potassium levels at pretest and posttest. Results Participants in the intervention group exhibited higher scores on hemodialysis knowledge, self-efficacy, family support, and self-management than those in the control group. In addition, the ratio of interdialytic weight gain to dry weight decreased significantly in the intervention group. Conclusions The health literacy-based self-management intervention for patient-family caregiver dyads undergoing hemodialysis was effective in improving hemodialysis knowledge, self-efficacy, family support, self-management, and the ratio of interdialytic weight gain to dry weight. Clinical Relevance Because health literacy is an important factor influencing self-management, interventions for patients undergoing hemodialysis should consider the health literacy level of patients and their family caregivers.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)187-197
Number of pages11
JournalRehabilitation Nursing
Volume47
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022 Oct

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
This study was funded by the Hanamaurm scholarship awarded by the Seoul Nurses Association. The funding agencies had no role in the study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of the data or the preparation of the article. Acknowledgment

Publisher Copyright:
© Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

Keywords

  • Family
  • health literacy
  • renal dialysis
  • self-management
  • social support

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Nursing(all)
  • Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
  • Rehabilitation

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